Curse

Astraeos · Apr 17, 2012, 02:37 PM // 14:37

I'm getting back into GW after a short playing stint a while ago. I'm playing a Ranger and just picked up my first elite, which was Barrage. I'm thinking about either running an Icy Barrage build (I only have the "frost" version of the conjure spells so far), or a Barrage/Pet build that uses edge of extinction -- area effect from barrage to get balls bellow 90% while the pet focuses on single targets to trigger the extinction effect.

The first version seems fairly tried and true, but would anyone have recommendations on where to find an icy bow, or an icy bowstring (I own Nightfall and Prophecies only)?

For the second, how would a build like this work (using a zealous bow for energy management)?

Marksmanship 12 + 1 + 1
Expertise 8 +1
Beast Mastery 10

Edge of Extinction
Favorable Winds
Barrage
(Option)
Never Rampage Alone
Brutal Strike
Predator's Pounce
Comfort Animal

Option: Otyugh's Cry, Distracting Shot, or Disrupting Shot

ultimak719 · Apr 17, 2012, 10:49 PM // 22:49

I would say to ditch the Icy barrage idea, the increased damage is rather negligible in the long run. However, for your eoe build, I would do all the changes Amy suggests, but also get rid of favorable winds. With both spirits you will spend a ton of time before each battle preparing and that slows down everything.

A good replacement is Lightning Reflexes, which can be learned by the skill trainer in Yak's Bend. Other than that it looks pretty solid, good luck and have fun.